Today I am joined by returning guest Whitney Ingram to talk all about the world of freelance filmmaking. After a stint working in-house as a content creator, Whitney recently re-entered the freelance world and is already finding success landing projects that align with her creative goals. Throughout the episode we explore the benefits (and...

The most common pushback I get from aspiring filmmakers is that micro-budget movies don’t get seen. So there is no point in making one. In reality, this is simply not true. Micro-budget movies today have far greater potential to reach audiences worldwide than ever before. Despite the obvious challenges that every completed film faces. ...

Over the past 7 years, I have interviewed over 200 filmmakers for my podcast. Guests have ranged from first time DIY filmmakers to studio directors who made multi-million dollar productions. While every guest has their own philosophy and approach to filmmaking, they all had one thing in common – Each one saw immense value in the micro-budget feature...

In this episode, we explore the age old issue of imposter syndrome and look at ways to eliminate self-doubt as a filmmaker. From comparing yourself to others to fear of failure – the episode is packed with strategies to combat negativity. Topics covered include: The difference between healthy self-criticism and debilitating...

One of the cornerstones of independent, micro-budget productions is undeniably single-location filmmaking. It’s practically a rite of passage for first time feature filmmakers.  Limiting your production scope to one (or possibly two) main locations has long been one of the best ways to save time and money on a DIY production. ...

In this episode, I am joined by writer, producer and actor Jonathon M. Smith – who originally connected with me through my filmmaking community (The Backlot).  Not long after joining the community, Jonathon went on to make his debut feature film Broken City, lock in distribution, and launch an impressive film marketing event in his hometown....